Hellenic Club staff taught widow how to bypass pokie cash limits, she claims

A Canberra widow has come forward with allegations against the Hellenic Club, claiming staff there guided her and her deceased husband on how to bypass cash limits for poker machines. This alleged assistance, she states, contributed to their substantial losses.

The woman, who has not been named, asserts that club employees demonstrated methods to circumvent the established withdrawal limits on the pokies. She believes this practice directly enabled her and her husband to continue gambling beyond what they might have otherwise, ultimately leading to them losing hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Her account highlights concerns about responsible gambling practices within clubs and the potential role of staff in facilitating excessive play. The widow is sharing her story as a warning and to bring attention to the devastating financial impact such losses can have on individuals and families.